Knockavilla, County Cork

The village of Knockavilla is located in the electoral division of Knockavilla (sometimes spelled Knockavilly), and a civil parish of the same name. Knockavilla lies on a hill in the northern part of the Roman Catholic parish of Innishannon-Knockavilla, to the north and west of the neighbouring villages of Innishannon and Crossbarry. A large hillfort, Knockavilla or Clashanimud hillfort, overlooks the area. This structure dates to , and is the oldest known prehistoric hillfort in the country. ==Amenities==

The Roman Catholic church in Knockavilla, Saint Patrick's Church, dates from 1790. The school was previously housed in what is now the parish hall. ==See also==